WiTransition vs Arc 2 Independence

This app is for high-school aged students with disabilities with an IEP. An IEP (Individualized Education Program) details your special education services. After completing a brief 10 minute survey, the app produces an individualized draft Postsecondary Transition Plan (PTP) based on your answers. A PTP is an important part of your IEP document. A PTP is your road map to transition to adult life after high school. You can then email a copy of your draft transition plan to yourself or others. A PTP helps you move into adult life after high school. It helps you reach your dreams. Your school must develop a written transition plan as part of your Individualized Education Program (IEP). Having an effective transition plan is important. It helps you get the right services and supports so you can do what you want after high school. A transition plan can help you do things like get a job, train for a job, continue your education, and live independently. This app is intended to serve as a guide to Wisconsin students, family members, and educators during the transition planning process. It is based on the requirements of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act IDEA - http://tinyurl.com/jcvoaz3. As a Wisconsin student with a disability who may be turning 14 years or older, or a family member of a transition age student, this app can help prepare for the Individualized Education Program (IEP) meeting where transition planning will be discussed and the Postsecondary Transition Plan (PTP) will be created. Individuals residing outside of Wisconsin may use this free app, but the information needed for transition plans in other states may be different. This app was originally designed by the Disability Rights Center of Kansas, a non-profit organization. The app was adapted by the Transition Improvement Grant (TIG) staff and designed to meet transition planning needs in Wisconsin. The TIG is a discretionary grant of the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (WDPI), aimed to improve transition planning in Wisconsin. For more information about TIG, please go to www.witig.org

Arc2Independence helps people with intellectual and developmental disabilities build practical skills, participate in their communities, and make progress toward greater independence. Explore a growing library of lessons covering transportation, daily living, employment, and safety. Lessons are designed with individual needs in mind and may include custom photos, videos, and audio to make learning more familiar, relevant, and useful. Arc2Independence also connects users with trainings, virtual events, talks, and community experiences. Users can browse upcoming opportunities, manage their schedules, save favorites, and stay informed through messages and updates. Through Journeys, users can complete challenges and quests, earn points, and celebrate their progress. In partnership with caregivers, families, schools, job coaches, and other members of a person’s support network, Arc2Independence provides tools and experiences that encourage learning, confidence, and independence.